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Who’s Suing Whom: March 17, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: March 17, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
Vancouver mayor says foreign meddling 'insinuations' are because he's not Caucasian

Vancouver mayor says foreign meddling 'insinuations' are because he's not Caucasian

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said his race is behind "insinuations" in a newspaper report connecting him to election meddling by Chinese diplomats.
ABC Vancouver campaign got support from heads of pro-Beijing group

ABC Vancouver campaign got support from heads of pro-Beijing group

Past, present and future heads of various China-affiliated groups donated to the party's election efforts
B.C. arm of powerful Chinese state-owned conglomerate closes office, gallery

B.C. arm of powerful Chinese state-owned conglomerate closes office, gallery

A subsidiary of China Poly Group, one of China’s biggest state-owned enterprises, has quietly closed its North American office in Richmond and art gallery in downtown Vancouver.
Businesses expect slower sales in short term as cost, labour issues persist: survey

Businesses expect slower sales in short term as cost, labour issues persist: survey

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce says businesses expect subdued sales in the short term as they face continued cost and labour pressures, despite slowing inflation.
In the Courts: Hootsuite can skirt PST on certain services, judge rules

In the Courts: Hootsuite can skirt PST on certain services, judge rules

B.C. ministry argued four services constituted telecommunications or software, and were taxable by the province
Fishing and hunting guides angling for banner year and increased interest in outdoor activities

Fishing and hunting guides angling for banner year and increased interest in outdoor activities

Three years after border closures clobbered B.C.’s tourism industry, hunting and fishing guides and lodges in B.C. say they are hoping for a banner year in 2023, as Americans and other international anglers and big-game hunters return in force.
Canada will hold special ceremony to mark May 6 coronation of King Charles: Trudeau

Canada will hold special ceremony to mark May 6 coronation of King Charles: Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will hold a special ceremony marking the coronation of King Charles on May 6. The ceremony in Ottawa will be one of several events held over two days as Canada marks the investiture of its new monarch.
Who’s Suing Whom: March 16, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: March 16, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
Global banking-system jitters prompt look at B.C.

Global banking-system jitters prompt look at B.C.

Canadian banks seen as stable, although deposit-insurance threshold is less than in the U.S.